The HBS Healthcare Alumni Association (HAA) is focused on bringing together alumni who work in every part of the healthcare industry and in every part of the world.  HAA members are involved in the most exciting companies, research and breakthroughs in healthcare. The HAA provides an organized forum for alumni to communicate, interact and exchange ideas to aid in professional development and ongoing learning.  The HAA currently has over 800 active members, and we are growing every month.  

Below are some of the benefits of joining the HAA, as well as a sampling of the events open to our members.

Examples of National Events:

• Annual Healthcare Alumni Conference, which attracts hundreds of alumni leaders each year for the latest insights into the complex forces shaping the business of healthcare. 
• Monthly Virtual Healthcare Roundtable Series, which feature superstar HBS alumni sharing their insights through a members-only webinar. 
• Healthcare Receptions at major events, including JPMorgan, BioInternational, and HIMSS
• Joint networking events with other top business schools and like-minded groups.
• Access to HAA resources, including the Job Board and the Member Directory. 
  

 Examples of Regional Events:

• Northeast:  Business Models for Global Health
• Northeast:  Health Care Reform and American Competitiveness
• West Coast:  New Frontiers in Medical Devices
• West Coast: Innovative Approaches to Global Health & Poverty: Capitalism for Good
• International:  Switzerland’s Healthcare System
  

 Benefits to You as a Member:

• Discounted admission for all club sponsored events.
  
  
• Members-only access to our monthly Virtual Healthcare Roundtables led by titans of our industry. Click here for the complete schedule including past recordings.
  
  
• Healthcare Special Interest Groups (SIGs) - informal monthly meetings, in collaboration with HBS regional clubs, where network and discuss key industry trends.
  
  
• Local events at least twice per year in over a dozen geographies around the world. Click here for Regional Directors and a list of local events.
  
  
• Organized networking at major industry conferences, such as JP Morgan, HIMSS, AdvaMed and BIO.
  
  
• Our renowned annual conference, held this year on November 7 & 8 at The Charles Hotel in Cambridge, draws hundreds of alumni and industry leaders from around the world.

Eligibility

Harvard Business School degree holders and current HBS students and faculty are eligible for membership.

How to Join:  

Joining is simple. 

1. Click here.
2. Click on the red “Sign In” button.
3. Log in using your LEFA (Lifelong HBS Email Forwarding Address).
4. Once you have signed in, select General Member, Patron, or Benefactor
5. Then click “Continue” to complete the process.
6. Upon completing registration, a receipt will be emailed to you.  If you require additional documentation in order to expense your membership, please contact us. 
   

Note:  If you or your company would like to pursue a sponsorship opportunity at the same time as joining the HIAA, please contact Jon Puz – jpuz@mba2008.hbs.edu.

 Questions or Still Undecided About Joining? 

Contact HAA Members – they will be happy to talk with you.  For specific questions or advice on why to join the HAA, contact Jon Puz – jpuz@mba2008.hbs.edu.

  We look forward to you joining HBSHAA!